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Google+ Hangout: Light Pollution's Effect on Wildlife
25 August 2015
The International Dark-Sky Association is hosting an online discussion with expert guests on Thursday, 27 August, at 2 pm EDT. If you can't join it live, you can tune in later on the IDA's YouTube channel.
Submit Your Abstract for Extreme Solar Systems III
24 August 2015
The Extreme Solar Systems III conference covers all aspects of research on exoplanets. It convenes in Hawaii from 29 November to 4 December 2015. Registration is open, and abstracts are due 15 September.
Join the Celebration on White House Astronomy Night
24 August 2015
President Obama will host a star party at the White House on 19 October and invites astronomers to host similar events throughout the country that evening.
Nominations Solicited for the 2016 Lecar Prize
24 August 2015
The Lecar Prize recognizes exceptional contributions to the study of extrasolar planets in particular and theoretical astrophysics in general. Nominations are now welcome. Deadline: 1 October 2015.
Call for Proposals: Arecibo Observatory, 2016
19 Aug 2015
The 305-meter William E. Gordon Arecibo telescope in Puerto Rico is the world's largest single-dish radio telescope. Proposals for observations beginning in January 2016 are due by 1 September 2015.
August 2015 Issue of Physics Today Is Online & in the Mail
19 August 2015
Most AAS members receive the magazine Physics Today as a membership benefit. The latest issue is now en route to subscribers' mailboxes and can be accessed online.
August 2015 Issue of Physics Today Is Online & in the Mail
19 August 2015
Most AAS members receive the magazine Physics Today as a membership benefit. The latest issue is now en route to subscribers' mailboxes and can be accessed online.
Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics for 2015
19 August 2015
AAS members may now order the 2015 edition of the Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics at significant savings.
Panel Discussion: Advice for a Diverse Range of Careers
19 Aug 2015
A recording of a Google Hangout panel discussion on the wide range of careers available to astronomers is now available on YouTube. Watch the video to see all that you can do with a PhD in astronomy.
Call for Letters of Interest: ASTRO-1 Requirements Team
19 Aug 2015
The BoldlyGo Institute is looking for scientists to help define the requirements for its planned ASTRO-1 space telescope. Deadline for letters of interest: 2 October 2015.
CSWA's Magazine Status for June 2015 Is Now Posted
19 Aug 2015
The June 2015 issue of the semiannual newsletter of the AAS Committee on the Status of Women in Astronomy is now available for download as a PDF.
Introducing AAS Nova: Research Highlights from Our Journals
19 August 2015
AAS Nova provides highlights of recent articles from AJ, ApJ, ApJ Letters, and ApJ Supplements to inform you about discoveries you might otherwise overlook.
Introducing AAS Nova: Research Highlights from the AAS Journals
19 Aug 2015
AAS Nova provides brief highlights of recently published articles from the AAS journals to inform researchers, science journalists, and others about breakthroughs and discoveries they might otherwise overlook.
Nominations Invited for New COPAG Members
24 Jul 2015
Nominations (including self-nominations) are invited for new members of the Executive Committee of NASA's Cosmic Origins Program Analysis Group (COPAG). Terms are three years. Deadline: 4 September 2015.
Nominations Sought for Vannevar Bush & Public Service Awards
23 Jul 2015
Every year the National Science Board salutes leaders with remarkable contributions and public service in science and engineering through its honorary awards. Nominations for 2016 are due by 1 October 2015.